AEW wrestler returns to the ring after nearly two years
The Blade recently made his in-ring return after nearly two years dealing with injuries.
He wrestled in his hometown of Buffalo on Saturday, December 13, at Blissmas 25, an event produced by the Buffalo-based metalcore band, Better Lovers.
While match results from the show are not currently available, fan photos and videos from the event appear to show The Blade teaming with his longtime partner, The Butcher. The third member of their trio, The Bunny, also returned to the ring recently after a two-year absence, wrestling for Mystery Wrestling in October.
Blissmas 25 took place at the Buffalo Riverworks. Talent advertised for the show included The Butcher, Gabby Forza, Ricky Shane Page, Jody Threat, and others.
The Blade had not wrestled since February 2024 due to a serious back injury that ultimately required surgery. He underwent spinal fusion surgery in September 2024. His last match under the AEW/ROH banner took place at an ROH TV taping on January 10, 2024, where he teamed with The Butcher in a loss to Dante and Darius Martin of Top Flight.
Ian Carey is a writer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, whose work has been featured in NOW Magazine, The Huffington Post, and more. A lifelong wrestling aficionado born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, he has covered the industry for a decade and a half. He joined the f4wonline.com team in 2019.